Funniness

/ˈfʌninəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being funny; the degree to which something is amusing, humorous, or entertaining.

Etymology

From 'funny' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness,' which converts adjectives into nouns describing their quality.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix is so productive that you can add it to almost any adjective—'sad' becomes 'sadness,' 'bright' becomes 'brightness'—giving English incredible flexibility!

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